On Rogue One

I've been wanting to write my thoughts on this Star Wars entry since I saw it. So here it goes!

First off, let me say that it's definitely worth your time to see. One friend commented that if you strip away the Star Wars elements, you're still left with a very good story and I agree.

Something that stuck out most to me was the theme around sacrifice. I'm sure others have made this observation with the original films, but there's certainly a parallel that can be drawn between the force and Christianity. It's exemplified in this film through the character Chirrut, who believes strongly in the force:

I am one with the force and the force is with me
I am one with the force and the force is with me
I am one with the force and the force is with me
I am one with the force and the force is with me

Now replace the force with Christ

I am one with Christ and Christ is with me
I am one with Christ and Christ is with me
I am one with Christ and Christ is with me
I am one with Christ and Christ is with me

Doesn't this make you think of 1 Thessalonians 5:17, pray without ceasing? While it's not taken literally, the idea is the same.

This idea was reinforced when I watched one YouTube commentator's observation about the story's sub-theme: trust and sacrifice

"I fear nothing, for all is as (Christ) wills it."
"May (Christ) be with us."

"In the end, the mission cost them their lives, but the cause they're dying for is much greater."

What do you think?